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Team August’s Origin Stories

Team August’s Origin Stories

As a company, August has arguably the coolest line up of employees out of any other period care brand… Get to know our current roster of 10 staff!! OMG we...

Team August’s Origin Stories

As a company, August has arguably the coolest line up of employees out of any other period care brand… Get to know our current roster of 10 staff!! OMG we...

What does gender and period inclusivity look like?

What does gender and period inclusivity look like?

If you’re questioning how to be more inclusive when thinking about periods then you’ve come to the perfect place to discuss this. AugustĀ pridesĀ itself in being an unapologeticallyĀ inclusive period care brand,...

What does gender and period inclusivity look like?

If you’re questioning how to be more inclusive when thinking about periods then you’ve come to the perfect place to discuss this. AugustĀ pridesĀ itself in being an unapologeticallyĀ inclusive period care brand,...

August's Reflections on Overturning Roe v. Wade

August's Reflections on Overturning Roe v. Wade

August is pro-abortion. We say pro-abortion and not pro-choice because saying ā€œchoiceā€ allows for the other side to claim the side of life. August is pro-abortion because abortion is a...

August's Reflections on Overturning Roe v. Wade

August is pro-abortion. We say pro-abortion and not pro-choice because saying ā€œchoiceā€ allows for the other side to claim the side of life. August is pro-abortion because abortion is a...

Is it actually safe to use your menstrual blood as a face mask for healthier skin?

Is it actually safe to use your menstrual blood...

So, there's been no official research conducted, but supposedly there are parts of menstrual blood that have proven to be beneficial to the skin, such as anti-inflammatory elements. Lots of people ...

Is it actually safe to use your menstrual blood...

So, there's been no official research conducted, but supposedly there are parts of menstrual blood that have proven to be beneficial to the skin, such as anti-inflammatory elements. Lots of people ...

How is August period care navigating the tampon shortage?

How is August period care navigating the tampon...

You’ve probably seen the news about the tampon shortage. On behalf of all of us in the tampon industry, this really has been a hard moment. In case you're having...

How is August period care navigating the tampon...

You’ve probably seen the news about the tampon shortage. On behalf of all of us in the tampon industry, this really has been a hard moment. In case you're having...

August Co-Founders Interview: Reimagining Period Care

August Co-Founders Interview: Reimagining Perio...

Starting a company is a huge undertaking, especially as a couple of Gen Zs wrapping up their undergrad degrees… No biggie for our fearless leaders Nick & Nadya who have...

August Co-Founders Interview: Reimagining Perio...

Starting a company is a huge undertaking, especially as a couple of Gen Zs wrapping up their undergrad degrees… No biggie for our fearless leaders Nick & Nadya who have...

Advice for Dads Talking to their Kids About Periods

Advice for Dads Talking to their Kids About Per...

Happy Father’s Day to all who claim this day for themselves! The fact that you’re even reading this article means you’re doing something right for your (soon-to-be or maybeĀ alreadyĀ menstruating) child....

Advice for Dads Talking to their Kids About Per...

Happy Father’s Day to all who claim this day for themselves! The fact that you’re even reading this article means you’re doing something right for your (soon-to-be or maybeĀ alreadyĀ menstruating) child....

When is too young to start talking about periods with my child?

When is too young to start talking about period...

As long as your child can grasp the basics of anatomy and the bare minimum of what happens during a period, there is no age limit on when you can start talking to them. It's a natural occurrence in...

When is too young to start talking about period...

As long as your child can grasp the basics of anatomy and the bare minimum of what happens during a period, there is no age limit on when you can start talking to them. It's a natural occurrence in...

Why do I not learn about menstrual cycles in Sex Ed. class?

Why do I not learn about menstrual cycles in Se...

Menstruation is unfortunately still a taboo subject, that's a big reason why Ask August exists! We are trying to break that stigma and open the conversation. We want to get rid of any taboo & stigm...

Why do I not learn about menstrual cycles in Se...

Menstruation is unfortunately still a taboo subject, that's a big reason why Ask August exists! We are trying to break that stigma and open the conversation. We want to get rid of any taboo & stigm...